Francis Ray Lachaussee

October 14, 1930 – October 20, 2016

Abbeville - Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, October 24 Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Francis Ray Lachaussee, 86, who died Thursday, October 20.
He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Cormier officiating the services.
Pallbearers will be Eric Lachaussee, Anthony Simon, Ryan Simon, Daniel Miller, Timmy Lachaussee, and Chris Lachaussee.
He was born and raised in Maurice, Louisiana, but was a long-time resident of Abbeville. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army. He worked in the retail appliance business for over 50 years and opened his own business, Francis’ G.E. Center in 1986. He leaves a wonderful legacy of love, respect and appreciation for his family as well as, many friends and customers. A great sports enthusiast, he especially enjoyed watching basketball and horse racing.
He is survived by his daughter, Marcia Simon; son, Owen Lachaussee and his wife, Abra; four grandchildren, Megan Lachaussee Miller and husband, Daniel; Eric Lachaussee and wife, Meghan; Anthony Simon and wife, Heather; Ryan Simon and wife, Nicole and five great-grandchildren: Amalie and Evelyn Lachaussee, Emily and Madeline Simon and Sullivan Miller. One brother, Shelton Lachaussee, a sister-in-law Beverly B. Lachaussee.
He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-two years, Jeanette Choate Lachaussee; his parents, St. Julien and Yolande B. Lachaussee, one brother, Lares Lachaussee and one sister-in-law, Jessie Lachaussee.
His family expresses a heartfelt appreciation to his caregivers, Ms. Louella Hardy, Mrs. Pat, and Robin Broussard for the loving care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Acadiana.
The family requests that visitation be observed at Vincent’s Funeral Home in Abbeville on Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm and on Monday from 8:30 am until time of service at 10:00 am. A Rosary will be prayed on Sunday at 6:30 pm at Vincent Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.